DE202018102410U1 - Vehicle seat upholstery with leads for connection to line locks on a structural support - Google Patents

Abstract

Upholstery for a seat assembly of a vehicle comprising:
an outer edge; and
a plurality of leads arranged to mate with a plurality of latches on a structural support to prevent rolling of the outer edge.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to the attachment of cushions to a structural support for use as part of a vehicle seat assembly.

GENERAL PRIOR ART

A novel vehicle seat assembly employing a seatback including a carrier and a cushion assembly secured to the carrier has been disclosed in U.S. Pat U.S. Patent Application No. 15 / 414,659 , filed on Jan. 25, 2017, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. The carrier provides structural support for the cushion assembly.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect of the present invention, a cushion for a seat assembly of a vehicle comprises: an outer edge; and a plurality of leads arranged to mate with a plurality of latches on a structural support to prevent outer edge curling.

• • eine nach vorn zeigende Fläche und eine zum Träger zeigende Fläche gegenüber der nach vorn zeigenden Fläche, wobei die Vielzahl von Leitungen für eine Verbindung von der zum Träger zeigenden Fläche zugänglich ist;
• • wobei jede der Vielzahl von Leitungen einen parallelen Teil umfasst, der zu der Außenkante parallel verläuft;
• • eine sich nach hinten erstreckende Lippe entlang der Außenkante, die konfiguriert ist, um die strukturelle Stütze zumindest teilweise zu umgeben, wobei die Vielzahl von Leitungen an die Lippe angrenzt;
• • wobei die Lippe ferner eine nach innen zeigende Fläche umfasst, wobei sich mindestens ein Teil der Vielzahl von Leitungen im Allgemeinen von der nach innen zeigenden Fläche nach innen erstreckt;
• • wobei die Lippe ferner eine innere Kante angrenzend an die nach innen zeigende Fläche umfasst, wobei mindestens ein Teil der Vielzahl von Leitungen von der nach innen zeigenden Fläche in einem Winkel weg von der inneren Kante hervorsteht; und
• • einen Schaumteil, und einen zusammenhängenden Draht, der in den Schaumteil eingelassen ist, wobei der zusammenhängende Draht einen freiliegenden Teil, der zumindest eine der Vielzahl von Leitungen bildet und eingebettete Teile umfasst, die in den Schaumteil vor und nach der Leitung eingebettet sind.

Embodiments of the first aspect of the invention may include any or a combination of the following features:

• A forward facing surface and a support facing surface opposite the forwardly facing surface, the plurality of conduits being accessible for connection from the support facing surface;
• Wherein each of the plurality of conduits includes a parallel part that is parallel to the outer edge;
• A rearwardly extending lip along the outer edge configured to at least partially surround the structural support, the plurality of conduits being adjacent the lip;
• Wherein the lip further comprises an inwardly facing surface, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of conduits generally extend inwardly from the inwardly facing surface;
• Wherein the lip further includes an inner edge adjacent the inwardly facing surface, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of leads project from the inwardly facing surface at an angle away from the inner edge; and
• A foam member, and a continuous wire embedded in the foam member, wherein the continuous wire comprises an exposed portion forming at least one of the plurality of leads and embedded portions embedded in the foam portion before and after the lead.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a support for a seat assembly of a vehicle includes: an outer peripheral surface; and a plurality of line detents proximate the outer peripheral surface arranged to receive and retain a plurality of leads positioned on a pad to thereby interconnect the carrier and the pad.

• • wobei mindestens eine Leitungsarretierung der Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen eine sich nach hinten erstreckende Lasche umfasst, die eine äußere Fläche und eine innere Fläche und einen Zahn umfasst, der sich von der inneren Fläche nach innen erstreckt;
• • wobei die äußere Fläche der Lasche die äußere Umfangsfläche ist;
• • wobei der Zahn eine Gleitfläche und eine Haltefläche umfasst, wobei die Gleitfläche und die Haltefläche an einer Spitze zusammentreffen, und wobei die Gleitfläche und die innere Fläche der Lasche einen stumpfen Winkel zu der Spitze bilden;
• • eine sich nach hinten erstreckende periphere Lippe, wobei die äußere Fläche davon die äußere Umfangsfläche ist, wobei die Lasche mit der peripheren Lippe zusammenhängend ist, und wobei die periphere Lippe eine erste Vertiefung angrenzend an die Lasche und eine zweite Vertiefung angrenzend an die Lasche in Bezug auf die erste Vertiefung an der gegenüberliegenden Seite der Lasche einschließt;
• • wobei mindestens eine Leitungsarretierung der Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen eine Lasche umfasst, die sich von der äußeren Umfangsfläche weg und dann im Allgemeinen nach hinten erstreckt, wodurch ein Leitungshaltekanal gebildet wird; und
• • wobei die Lasche einen gegenüberliegenden Abschnitt, welcher der äußeren Umfangsfläche zugewandt ist, und einen Zahn umfasst, der sich zu der äußeren Umfangsfläche erstreckt, wobei der Zahn und die äußere Umfangsfläche eine Öffnung in den Leitungshaltekanal definieren, wobei der Abstand zwischen dem gegenüberliegenden Abschnitt und der äußeren Umfangsfläche eine Breite des Leitungshaltekanals definiert und die Öffnung eine Breite aufweist, und wobei die Breite der Öffnung schmaler ist als die Breite des Leitungshaltekanals.

Embodiments of the second aspect of the invention may include any or a combination of the following features:

• Wherein at least one line lock of the plurality of line locks comprises a rearwardly extending tab comprising an outer surface and an inner surface and a tooth extending inwardly from the inner surface;
• Wherein the outer surface of the tab is the outer peripheral surface;
• Wherein the tooth comprises a sliding surface and a retaining surface, the sliding surface and the retaining surface meeting at a point, and wherein the sliding surface and the inner surface of the tab form an obtuse angle to the tip;
• A rearwardly extending peripheral lip, the outer surface thereof being the outer peripheral surface, the tab being contiguous with the peripheral lip, and the peripheral lip having a first recess adjacent to the tab and a second recess adjacent to the tab in FIG Includes reference to the first recess on the opposite side of the tab;
• Wherein at least one line lock of the plurality of line locks comprises a tab extending away from the outer peripheral surface and then generally rearwardly, thereby forming a line retention channel; and
• Wherein the tab includes an opposing portion facing the outer peripheral surface and a tooth extending toward the outer peripheral surface, the tooth and the outer peripheral surface defining an opening in the conduit retention channel, the distance between the outer opposite portion and the outer peripheral surface defining a width of the line holding channel and the opening has a width, and wherein the width of the opening is narrower than the width of the line holding channel.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a seat assembly for a vehicle comprises: a cushion comprising an outer edge and a plurality of ducts; a carrier comprising an outer peripheral surface and a plurality of line detents proximate the outer peripheral surface of the carrier arranged to receive and hold the plurality of conduits; and the plurality of line locks, which has received and holds the plurality of leads, such that the pad is connected to the carrier; wherein the plurality of leads and the plurality of line detents are arranged to prevent the edge of the pad from rolling up.

• • das Polster, ferner umfassend eine sich nach hinten erstreckende Lippe, die eine nach innen zeigende Fläche aufweist, wobei das Polster den Träger zumindest teilweise umgibt, wobei mindestens ein Teil der nach innen zeigenden Fläche der Lippe der äußeren Umfangsfläche des Trägers zugewandt ist;
• • wobei mindestens ein Teil der Vielzahl von Leitungen einen parallelen Teil umfasst, der zu der Außenkante parallel verläuft, und mindestens ein Teil der Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen eine sich nach hinten erstreckende Lasche umfasst, die eine äußere Fläche, eine innere Fläche und einen Zahn umfasst, der sich von der inneren Fläche nach innen erstreckt, wobei der mindestens eine Teil der Vielzahl von Leitungen an die innere Fläche und den Zahn angrenzt;
• • wobei sich der mindestens eine Teil der Vielzahl von Leitungen im Allgemeinen von der nach innen zeigenden Fläche nach innen erstreckt, und die äußere Fläche der Lasche die äußere Umfangsfläche ist;
• • wobei mindestens eine Leitungsarretierung der Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen eine Lasche umfasst, die sich von der äußeren Umfangsfläche weg und dann im Allgemeinen nach hinten erstreckt, wodurch ein Leitungshaltekanal gebildet wird, und sich mindestens eine Leitung der Vielzahl von Leitungen in dem Leitungshaltekanal befindet; und
• • wobei das Polster ferner Folgendes umfasst: einen Schaumteil, und einen oder mehrere zusammenhängende Drähte, die in den Schaumteil eingelassen sind, wobei der eine oder die mehreren zusammenhängenden Drähte jeweils mindestens einen freiliegenden Teil, der zumindest eine der Vielzahl von Leitungen bildet und eingebettete Teile umfassen, die in den Schaumteil vor und nach dem freiliegenden Teil eingebettet sind.

Embodiments of the third aspect of the invention may include any or a combination of the following features:

• The pad further comprising a rearwardly extending lip having an inwardly facing surface, the pad at least partially surrounding the carrier, at least a portion of the inwardly facing surface of the lip facing the outer circumferential surface of the carrier;
• Wherein at least a portion of the plurality of conduits includes a parallel portion that is parallel to the outer edge, and at least a portion of the plurality of conduit retainers includes a rearwardly extending tab that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and a tooth; extending inwardly from the inner surface, the at least a portion of the plurality of conduits being adjacent the inner surface and the tooth;
• Wherein the at least a portion of the plurality of conduits generally extends inwardly from the inwardly facing surface, and the outer surface of the tab is the outer circumferential surface;
• Wherein at least one line lock of the plurality of line locks comprises a tab extending away from the outer peripheral surface and then generally rearwardly, thereby forming a conduit retention channel and at least one conduit of the plurality of conduits in the conduit retention channel; and
• Wherein the pad further comprises: a foam member, and one or more contiguous wires embedded in the foam member, the one or more contiguous wires each having at least one exposed portion forming at least one of the plurality of leads and embedded portions which are embedded in the foam part before and after the exposed part.

These and other aspects, objects, and features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following specification, claims, and appended drawings.

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• 1 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Innenraums eines Fahrzeugs, die eine Sitzbaugruppe veranschaulicht;
• 2 ist eine perspektivische Ansicht der Sitzbaugruppe aus 1, welche die Rückenlehnenkomfortbaugruppe als Teil der Rückenlehne veranschaulicht;
• 3 ist eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht der Rückenlehnenkomfortbaugruppe aus 2, die eine Polsterbaugruppe mit einer unteren Lendenkomponente veranschaulicht, die an einem Träger befestigt ist;
• 4 ist eine Rückansicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3, die eine Vielzahl von Leitungen veranschaulicht, die um einen Umfang in der Nähe einer Außenkante angeordnet ist;
• 5 ist eine Seitenansicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3, die eine Lippe veranschaulicht, die sich nach hinten erstreckt, um, wenn befestigt, einen unteren Lendenabschnitt des Trägers teilweise zu umgeben;
• 6 ist eine hintere Nahansicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 bei VI aus 5, die eine der Vielzahl von Leitungen veranschaulicht, die teilweise in einem versenkten Teil der Lippe umschlossen ist;
• 7A ist eine perspektivische hintere Nahansicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 bei VII aus 4, die verschiedene Leitungen veranschaulicht, die sich von der Lippe parallel zu der Außenkante erstrecken;
• 7B ist eine seitliche Nahansicht von einer der Leitungen aus FIG. 7A, welche die Leitung veranschaulicht, die von der nach innen zeigenden Fläche der Lippe in einem Winkel weg von einer inneren Kante hervorsteht;
• 8 ist eine Vorderansicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3, die einen Mittelteil zwischen sich seitlich und nach vorn erstreckenden Flügelabschnitten veranschaulicht;
• 9 ist eine Unteransicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3, die eine nach vorn zeigende Fläche der zwei gegenüberliegenden sich seitlich und nach vorn erstreckenden Flügelabschnitte veranschaulicht, die eine konvexe Krümmungslinie aufweisen;
• 10 ist eine Querschnittsansicht der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 durch die Linie X-X aus 3, welche die nach vorn zeigende Fläche des Mittelteils veranschaulicht, die eine konvexe Krümmungslinie aufweist;
• 11A ist eine Rückansicht des Trägers aus 3, die eine Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen in der Nähe einer äußeren Umfangsfläche des unteren Lendenabschnitts des Trägers veranschaulicht;
• 11B ist eine Vorderansicht des Trägers aus 3, die eine zum Polster zeigende Fläche des unteren Lendenabschnitts des Trägers veranschaulicht;
• 12 ist eine Seitenansicht des Trägers aus 3, die eine Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen in der Nähe der äußeren Umfangsfläche des unteren Lendenabschnitts des Trägers veranschaulicht;
• 13 ist eine perspektivische Unteransicht des Trägers aus 3, die eine Leitungsarretierung an der Mittellinie des unteren Lendenabschnitts des Trägers veranschaulicht;
• 14 ist eine Nahansicht des Trägers aus 3 im Bereich XIV aus 12, die eine Leitungsarretierung veranschaulicht, die einen Leitungshaltekanal bildet, um eine Leitung aufzunehmen und zu halten;
• 15 ist eine Nahansicht des Trägers aus 3 bei XV aus FIG. 11A, die eine Leitungsarretierung veranschaulicht, um eine Leitung aufzunehmen und zu halten;
• 16 ist eine Querschnittsansicht einer alternativen Ausführungsform einer Leitungsarretierung zur Verwendung an dem Träger aus 3, die einen nahen Zahn und einen gegenüberliegenden fernen Zahn veranschaulicht, die eine Öffnung in einen Leitungshaltekanal definieren;
• 17 ist eine Rückansicht des Trägers aus 3, der mit der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 verbunden ist, welche die Vielzahl von Leitungsarretierungen des Trägers veranschaulicht, welche die Vielzahl von Leitungen der unteren Lendenkomponente aufgenommen hat und hält;
• 18 ist eine Seitenansicht des Trägers aus 3, der mit der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 verbunden ist;
• 19 ist eine Querschnittsansicht des Trägers aus 3, der mit der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 verbunden ist, durch die Linie XIX-XIX aus 17;
• 20 ist eine Nahansicht des Trägers aus 3, der mit der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 verbunden ist, im Bereich XX aus 17, die verschiedene Leitungsarretierungen veranschaulicht, die verschiedene Leitungen aufgenommen haben und halten; und
• 21 ist eine Nahansicht des Trägers aus 3, der mit der unteren Lendenkomponente aus 3 verbunden ist, im Bereich XXI aus 17, die eine Leitungsarretierung veranschaulicht, die eine Leitung aufgenommen hat und hält.

In the drawings:

• 1 Fig. 12 is a perspective view of an interior of a vehicle illustrating a seat assembly;
• 2 is a perspective view of the seat assembly from 1 illustrating the backrest comfort assembly as part of the backrest;
• 3 FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the seat back comfort assembly. FIG 2 depicting a cushion assembly having a lower lumbar component attached to a wearer;
• 4 is a rear view of the lower lumbar component 3 illustrating a plurality of leads arranged around a circumference near an outer edge;
• 5 is a side view of the lower lumbar component 3 depicting a lip extending rearwardly to partially enclose, when attached, a lower lumbar portion of the wearer;
• 6 is a posterior close-up view of the lower lumbar component 3 at VI out 5 illustrating one of the plurality of conduits partially enclosed in a recessed portion of the lip;
• 7A is a rear perspective close-up view of the lower lumbar component 3 at VII out 4 illustrating various conduits extending from the lip parallel to the outer edge;
• 7B is a side elevational view of one of the leads of FIG. Figure 7A illustrates the conduit protruding from the inwardly facing surface of the lip at an angle away from an inner edge;
• 8th is a front view of the lower lumbar component 3 illustrating a central portion between laterally and forwardly extending wing portions;
• 9 is a bottom view of the lower lumbar component 3 depicting a forward facing surface of the two opposing laterally and forwardly extending wing sections having a convex curve line;
• 10 is a cross-sectional view of the lower lumbar component 3 from the line XX 3 illustrating the forward facing surface of the central portion having a convex curve line;
• 11A is a rear view of the carrier 3 depicting a plurality of line detents proximate an outer peripheral surface of the lower lumbar portion of the carrier;
• 11B is a front view of the carrier 3 depicting a pad-facing surface of the lower lumbar portion of the wearer;
• 12 is a side view of the carrier 3 depicting a plurality of line detents proximate the outer peripheral surface of the lower lumbar portion of the carrier;
• 13 is a perspective bottom view of the carrier 3 depicting a line detent at the centerline of the lower lumbar portion of the wearer;
• 14 is a close up view of the carrier 3 in the area XIV 12 depicting a line lock forming a conduit retention channel for receiving and retaining a conduit;
• 15 is a close up view of the carrier 3 at XV from FIG. 11A illustrating a line lock to receive and hold a line;
• 16 FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a line lock for use on the carrier. FIG 3 depicting a proximal tooth and an opposing distal tooth defining an opening in a conduit retention channel;
• 17 is a rear view of the carrier 3 , which consists of the lower lumbar component 3 connecting, which illustrates the plurality of line detents of the carrier, which has received and holds the plurality of leads of the lower lumbar component;
• 18 is a side view of the carrier 3 , which consists of the lower lumbar component 3 connected is;
• 19 is a cross-sectional view of the carrier 3 , which consists of the lower lumbar component 3 connected through the line XIX-XIX 17 ;
• 20 is a close up view of the carrier 3 , which consists of the lower lumbar component 3 connected, in the area XX off 17 illustrating various line locks that have received and hold different lines; and
• 21 is a close up view of the carrier 3 , which consists of the lower lumbar component 3 connected in the area XXI 17 Illustrating a line lock that has taken and keeps a lead.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

For the purposes of the description herein, the terms "up,""down,""right,""left,""rear,""front,""vertical,""horizontal," and derivatives thereof, refer to the disclosure in US their orientation in 1 , However, it should be understood that the disclosure may take several alternative directions unless expressly stated to the contrary. In addition, it should be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the appended drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Accordingly, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics associated with the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting unless the claims expressly dictate otherwise.

In relation to 1 and 2 is now the interior of a vehicle 10 illustrated. The vehicle 10 can be an automobile, such as a car, a truck or a van. The vehicle 10 closes a seat assembly 12 one. The seat assembly 12 generally includes a backrest 14 and a seat 16 one. The backrest 14 is generally in relation to the seat 16 adjustable, and the position of the entire seat assembly 12 is adjustable. The backrest 14 is the part of the seat assembly 12 which is configured to fit the back of an occupant of the seat assembly 12 to support. The seat 16 is the part of the seat assembly 12 on which the inmate sits. The seat assembly 12 closes a seating comfort assembly 18 and a backrest comfort assembly 20 one, these assemblies a padding for the occupant of the seat assembly 12 provide. Both the seating comfort assembly 18 as well as the backrest comfort assembly 20 correspond to a comfort assembly for the seat assembly 12 ,

The seat assembly 12 gets on the ground 22 of the vehicle 10 over a rail system 24 attached. In particular, the part of the seat closes 16 the seat assembly 12 a seat frame 26 which is the seating comfort assembly 18 supports and on a slide rail 28 is attached. The slide rail 28 slides in the rail system 24 to the position of the seat assembly 12 to adjust. The backrest 14 the seat assembly 12 also includes a back plate 30 one. The backrest comfort assembly 20 closes an upper thorax area 32 and a lower loin area 34 one.

Now, in terms of 3 the backrest comfort assembly 20 for the seat assembly 12 illustrated in an exploded view. A cushion assembly 36 is on a carrier 38 attached. A cover material 40 is on the carrier 38 attached, the upholstery assembly 36 covers. The carrier 38 is on other elements of the backrest 14 attached and provides a structural support for the upholstery assembly 36 and the cover material 40 ready. The upholstery assembly 36 cushions the body of the occupant of the seat assembly 12 , The upholstery assembly 36 includes a lower lumbar component 42 which is the lower loin area 34 the backrest comfort assembly 20 corresponds, and an upper thoracic component 44 one, which is the upper thorax area 32 the backrest comfort assembly 20 equivalent. In other words, the lower lumbar component is 42 in the lower loin area 34 the backrest comfort assembly 20 arranged, and the upper thorax component 44 is in the upper thorax area 32 the backrest comfort assembly 20 arranged. Alternatively, the cushion assembly 36 for the backrest comfort assembly 20 a related component instead of separate components 42 . 44 correspond. The cover material 40 is a fabric, such as fabric, vinyl or leather. The carrier 38 is made of molded plastic. Although not illustrated, it is understood that the seating comfort assembly 18 also a cushion assembly attached to a structural support (a carrier) and enclosing a cover material that covers the cushion assembly.

In relation to 4 - 10 closes the lower lumbar component 42 the upholstery assembly 36 now a scope 46 one. The scope 46 corresponds to the area of the lower lumbar component 42 near an outer edge 48 and including them. The lower lumbar component 42 closes a surface facing the carrier 170 and a front-facing surface 86 (please refer 8th ) with respect to the surface facing the carrier 170 one. The forward facing surface 86 is the main surface, which is the cover material 40 touched and an occupant of the seat assembly 12 is facing. The surface facing the wearer 170 corresponds to the side of the lower lumbar component 42 , which in general is the carrier 38 facing and abuts this when the lower lumbar component 42 on the carrier 38 is attached.

The lower lumbar component 42 closes a variety of wires 50a-g one, around the perimeter 46 near the outer edge 48 are arranged, including a first line 50a , a second line 50b , a third line 50c , a fourth line 50d , a fifth line 50e , a sixth line 50f and a seventh pipe 50g , Each of the variety of wires 50a-g is arranged to connect to one of a plurality of line locks (discussed below) connected to the carrier 38 present, whereby the lower lumbar component 42 with the carrier 38 is connected. The variety of wires 50a-g is arranged to curl up the outer edge 48 prevent after the pad of the lower lumbar component 42 on the carrier 38 was attached. To roll up the outer edge 48 To prevent, the variety of lines 50a-g near the outer edge 48 provided and there are numerous lines 50a-g used. In this embodiment, the lower lumbar component 42 the upholstery assembly 36 become seven spaced lines 50a-g used. A pipe, the pipe 50d , located at a midline 84 the lower lumbar component 42 , Three lines, the lines 50a-c , located on one side of the midline 84 , Three lines, the lines 50e-g , located on the other side of the midline 84 , The variety of wires 50a-g is for a connection from the surface facing the carrier 170 accessible. In other words, the plurality of wires 50a-g from the back of the lower lumbar component 42 accessible. Accordingly, allows the plurality of lines 50a-g in that the surface facing the support 170 the carrier 38 facing and is applied to this.

The lower lumbar component 42 has a foam part 58 on. Three connected wires 60a-c partially in the foam part 58 are taken in the form of the multitude of wires 50a-g , In particular, a first continuous wire forms 60a the wires 50a-c , a second connected wire 60b forms the lead 50d , and a third connected wire 60c forms the wires 50e-g , Each of the three connected wires 60a-c corresponds to a preformed wire segment. Magnets hold the wire segment in place in its shape. Foam is then in formed of the mold, wherein is formed over the wire segments, from which the foam part 58 results and the three connected wires 60a-c the multitude of lines 50a-g form. Each of the three connected wires 60a-c includes a part before and after an exposed part of the continuous wire, one of the plurality of leads 50a-g forms into the foam part 58 is embedded. For example, the connected wire closes 60a the embedded parts 62a and 62b before and after the line 50a , the embedded parts 62b and 62c before and after the line 50b and the embedded parts 62c and 62d before and after the line 50c one. In addition, the coherent wire closes 60b the embedded parts 62e and 62f before and after the line 50d one. Finally, the coherent wire closes 60c the embedded parts 62g and 62h before and after the line 50e , the embedded parts 62h and 62i before and after the line 50f , and the embedded parts 62i and 62j before and after the line 50g one. Each of the variety of wires 50a-g thus corresponds to a wire or foam-covered wire, but may also correspond to any length of wire, wire or string of material extending from an area of the lower lumbar component 42 extends and at two spaced points with the foam part 58 combines.

The lower lumbar component 42 also includes a lip 56 one, around the perimeter 46 along the outer edge 48 is arranged. The lip 56 generally extends to the rear. The lip 56 has an inwardly facing surface 66 on. The variety of wires 50a-g borders the lip 56 on and the wires 50a-c , eg generally extend from the inward facing surface 66 the lip 56 inside.

Each of the variety of wires 50a-g has similarities, through a discussion of the representative leadership 50e (please refer 7A ) can be described in detail. The administration 50e closes a parallel part 52e in general to the outer edge 48 the lower lumbar component 42 runs parallel, which is the parallel part 52e is closest. In addition, the line extends 50e from the foam part 58 the lower lumbar component 42 at a pair of connection points 54e ,

Each of the lines 50a-c , eg has further similarities, in turn, through a discussion of the representative leadership 50e can be described in detail. The parallel part 52e also runs generally parallel to the part of the inward facing surface 66 from which the line 50e protrudes. In addition, the pair of connection points 54e on the inward facing surface 66 arranged. Accordingly, the line is 50e away from the inward facing surface 66 the lip 56 out. In particular, the lip closes 56 also an inner edge 74 adjacent to the inward facing surface 66 one, and the line 50e stands from the inward facing surface 66 the lip 56 at an angle away from the inner edge 74 the lip 56 (see 7B ).

The lip 56 also includes a recessed part 68 (please refer 6 ) in the inward facing surface 66 the lip 56 at the midline 84 sunk. The administration 50d is in the sunken part 68 arranged. The administration 50d is generally parallel to the inward facing surface 66 the lip 56 arranged. The pair of connection points 54d for the line 50d is completely in the sunk part 68 , In particular, the recessed parts closes 68 an oblong surface 70 one between two side walls 72a . 72b is arranged, and the line 50d is with the sidewalls 72a , b at the connection points 54d connected. The administration 50d runs parallel to the elongated surface 70 ,

As discussed below, the lip surrounds 56 at least partially the carrier 38 if the lower lumbar component 42 with the carrier 38 connected is. Because the lip 56 the carrier 38 at least partially surrounds, is the multiplicity of lines 50a-g adjacent to the (near the) or on the lip 56 as close as possible to the outer edge 48 arranged, which helps to roll up the outer edge 48 to prevent.

The lower lumbar component 42 closes a middle section 76 a first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 78 on one side of the middle section 76 and a second laterally extending wing portion 80 on the other side of the middle section 76 and opposite the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 78 one. A vertically extending depression 82a (please refer 8th ) marks a transition between the middle part 76 and the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 78 , Likewise, a vertically extending depression marks 82b a transition between the middle part 76 and the second laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 80 ,

The middle part 76 is around the middle line 84 centered. The first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 and the second laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 80 extend with respect to the middle part 76 laterally (away from the center line 84 ) and forward. Each of the middle section 76 , the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 and the second laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 80 include at least one of the plurality of leads 50a-g one. In particular, the lines are 50a-c at the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 , The administration 50d is located at the middle part 76 , and the wires 50e-g are located on the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 , The lip 56 is part of the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 , the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 and the middle part 76 ,

The forward facing surface 86 defines at least one concave curvature line 88a (please refer 9 ) between the midline 84 and the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 78 , "Concave Curvature Line" means that the area between two points marking the endpoints of a line on the surface is concave. Likewise defines the front-facing surface 86 at least one concave curvature line 88b between the middle line 84 and the second laterally and forwardly extending part 80 , In other words, the front-facing surface runs 86 of the middle section 76 generally concave horizontally.

The middle part 76 the lower lumbar component 42 also includes a top 90 and a bottom 92 one. The forward facing surface 86 defined at the middle part 76 at least one convex curvature line 94 (please refer 10 ) between the top 90 and the bottom 92 , "Convex Curvature Line" means that the area between two points marking the endpoints of a line on the surface is convex. In other words, the front-facing surface runs 86 of the middle section 76 generally vertically convex.

The outer edge 48 located on both the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 78 as well as on the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 includes at least one convex curve line 98a , 98b (see 8th ) one. In other words, the outer edge is 48 between the top 90 and the bottom 92 of the middle section 76 generally convex. The forward facing surface 86 closes both at the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 as well as on the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 at least one convex curvature line 102 . 102b (please refer 9 ) one. The forward facing surface 86 is both at the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 as well as on the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 generally both horizontally and vertically convex.

The outer edge 48 further includes both at the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 78 as well as on the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 an upper part 104a . 104b (please refer 8th ) one. The top 90 of the middle section 76 is in relation to the upper part 104a . 104b the outer edge 48 sunk.

In relation to 11 - 13 closes the carrier 38 for the backrest comfort assembly 20 an upper thorax section 106 and a lower lumbar portion 108 one. The upper thorax section 106 of the carrier 38 corresponds to the upper thorax area 32 the backrest comfort assembly 20 , Likewise, the lower lumbar section corresponds 108 of the carrier 38 the lower loin area 34 the backrest comfort assembly 20 ,

The lower lumbar section 108 of the carrier 38 has an outer peripheral surface 128 and a variety of line locks 112a-g near the outer peripheral surface 128 on. The variety of line locks 112a-g closes a first line lock 112a , a second line lock 112b , a third line lock 112c , a fourth line lock 112d , a fifth line lock 112e , a sixth line lock 112f and a seventh line lock 112g one. The variety of line locks 112a-g is arranged to the variety of lines 50a-g at the lower lumbar component 42 the upholstery assembly 36 take. In other words, the plurality of line locks 112a-g positioned to deal with the multitude of lines 50a-g connect to. For example, the first line lock 112a positioned to contact the first line 50a to connect (ie pick up and hold), the second line lock 112b is positioned to connect with the second line 50b to connect (ie record and hold) and so on. The positioning of the plurality of line locks 112a-g near the outer peripheral surface 128 helps to roll up the lower lumbar component 42 to prevent if the lower lumbar component 42 on the carrier 38 is attached. The carrier 38 has a centerline 114 on.

In this embodiment of the carrier 38 there is at least one of the plurality of line detents 112a-g , namely the line lock 112d , on the center line 86 , There are also at least three of the plurality of line locks 112a-g , namely the line locks 112a-c , on one side of the midline 86 , Likewise, there are at least three of the plurality of line locks 112a-g , namely the line locks 112e-g , on the other side of the midline 86 , Such an arrangement will provide a suitable distribution of the plurality of line locks 112a-g for an appropriate connection between the carrier 38 and the pad of the lower lumbar component 42 provided.

The carrier 38 further includes a pad facing surface 110 one. The surface facing the pad 110 is at the lower lumbar section 108 the surface facing the wearer 170 the lower lumbar component 42 facing and is due to this.

The lower lumbar section 108 of the carrier 38 further includes a first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 116 and a second laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 118 opposite the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 116 one. The first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 116 supports the first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 78 the lower lumbar component 42 , Likewise, the second laterally and forwardly extending wing member supports 118 the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 80 the lower lumbar component 42 , An upper wall 120 is located between the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 116 and the second laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 118 at the top of the lower lumbar section 108 , The carrier 38 closes a lower cross element 122 opposite the upper wall 120 and between the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 116 and the second laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 118 one. The carrier 38 closes a middle room 124 one of the first laterally and forwardly extending wing portion 116 , the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 118 , the upper wall 120 and the lower cross member 122 surrounded, and the middle room 124 is empty. The first laterally and forwardly extending wing part 116 , the second laterally and forwardly extending wing part 118 and the lower cross member 122 each close at least one of the plurality of line detents 112a-g one. The carrier 38 also includes a rearwardly extending peripheral lip 126 a, wherein the outer surface thereof the outer peripheral surface 128 is.

In relation to 14 closes the line lock 112d that are on the midline 114 along the cross element 122 is located, a tab 130d a, extending from the outer peripheral surface 128 extends, creating a line holding channel 132 is formed. The tab 130d initially extends generally away from the outer peripheral surface 128 and then back. The line holding channel 132 extends laterally from the centerline 114 , The tab 130d closes a tooth 134d adjacent to the line holding channel 132 one. The space between the tooth 134d and the outer peripheral surface 128 forms an opening 136 in the line holding channel 132 , The opening 136 has a width 138 on. The opening 136 allows that line 50d the lower lumbar component 42 through the opening 136 and in the line holding channel 132 can be pushed, and the tooth 134d prevents the line 50d the line holding channel 132 leaves.

In particular, the tab closes 130d a transversely extending part 142 that moves away (ie down) from the outer peripheral surface 128 extends, and an opposite section 144 a, which of the outer peripheral surface 128 is facing. The opposite section 144 extends from the transversely extending part 142 in a generally forward direction. The tooth 134d extends from the opposite section 144 to the outer peripheral surface 128 , In other words, the tooth extends 134d from the opposite section 144 in a generally upward direction. The outer peripheral surface 128 , the transversely extending part 142 , the opposite section 144 and the tooth 134d form the line holding channel 132 , The distance between the opposite section 144 and the outer peripheral surface 128 defines a width 140 of the line holding channel 132 , The width 138 the opening 136 is narrower than the width 140 of the line holding channel 132 what to hold the line 50d contributes when in the conduit holding channel 132 is included. The tooth 134d closes a holding surface 146d one, the line holding channel 132 and forms part of it. The transversely extending part 142 closes an inward facing surface 148 one, the line holding channel 132 and forms part of it. The inward facing surface 148 defines a level. The holding surface 146d of the tooth 134d is facing this level. The tooth 134d closes a bit 150d one to the outer peripheral surface 128 shows. The opening 136 in the line holding channel 132 corresponds to the gap between the tip 150d and the outer peripheral surface 128 , The tooth 134d further comprises a sliding surface 152d coming from the opposite section 144 to the top 150d is angled. In other words, the gap between the sliding surface 152d and the outer peripheral surface 128 to the top 150d narrower. This allows the line 50d over the sliding surface 152d of the tooth 134d , over the top 150d and in the line holding channel 132 can slide. This provides a means for inserting the line 50d in the line holding channel 132 a line lock 112d In other embodiments of the carrier 38 can all of the variety of line locks 112a-g the structure described herein and the line arrest features described herein 112d exhibit.

In relation to 15 is the catch 112a illustrates and is for the line detents 112a-c , eg representative. The line lock 112a closes one to the rear extending tab 130a one in the rearward extending peripheral lip 126 is formed (ie is connected). The outermost surface of the line lock 112a is the outer peripheral surface 128 , The tab 130a has an inner surface 154a on. A tooth 134a extends from the inner surface 154a inside. The peripheral lip 126 closes a first recess 156a adjacent to the tab 130a and a second recess 158a adjacent to the tab 130a in relation to the first well 156a on the opposite side of the tab 130a one. The tooth 134a closes a bit 150a one. The tooth 134a further includes a sliding surface 152a and a holding surface 146a in relation to the sliding surface 152a on the other side of the tooth 134a one. The holding surface 146a and the sliding surface 152a meet at the top 150a together. The sliding surface 152a and the inner surface 154a the tab 130a make an obtuse angle to the top 150a , This helps to keep the line 50a over the top 150a of the tooth 134a in a line holding area 160a can slide. The holding surface 146a Hold the line 50a in place when the lower lumbar component 42 with the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 combines.

Now, in terms of 16 an alternative embodiment of a line lock, the lock 112A that illustrates with the wearer 38 can be used. The lock 112A is from the outer peripheral surface 128 of the carrier 38 outward. The lock 112A closes an elongated partial mount 162A one holding a conduit holding channel 132A parallel to the outer peripheral surface 128 Are defined. The line lock 112A also closes an opening 136A into the oblong partial mount 162A for one of the multitude of lines 50a-g which is in the line holding channel 132A should be used. The lock 112A also includes a nearby tooth 164A adjacent to the opening 136A and a distant tooth 166A opposite the nearby tooth 164A and adjacent to the opening 136A one. The near tooth 164A and the distant tooth 166A each close a tip 172A and 174A and an angled sliding surface 176A and 178A one, so the width of the opening 136A in the line holding channel 132A to the respective tip 172A and top 174A decreases. The opening 136A is located behind the cable holding channel 132A , In other words, the opening is 136A in the line holding channel 132A from the back of the carrier 38 accessible. The angled sliding surface 176A and 178A help one of the multitude of lines 50a-g passing through the opening 136A in the line holding channel 132A entry. The near tooth 164A and the opposite distant tooth 166A contribute to the conduction of the multitude of lines 50a-g placed in the cable holding channel 132A occurred.

In relation to 17 - 21 becomes the lower lumbar component 42 the upholstery assembly 36 with the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 connected by the area pointing to the carrier 170 the lower lumbar component 42 on the surface facing the pad 110 of the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 is placed. The administration 50f the variety of wires 50a-g is in the line lock 112f (please refer 20 ) of the plurality of line locks 112a-g placed so that the line lock 112f The administration 50f pick up and stop now. In particular, the parallel part slides 52f the line 50f over the sliding surface 152f of the tooth 134f , over the top 150f and in the line holding area 160f , It follows that the line 50f through the first depression 156f the peripheral lip 126 of the carrier 38 , adjacent to the support surface 146a of the tooth 134f , adjacent to the inner surface 154f the tab 130f and through the second recess 158f extends. The wires 50a-c , e and g are each in the same way and with the same result in the line locks 112a-c , e and g placed. The administration 50d the variety of wires 50a-g is in the line lock 112d (please refer 21 ), so that the line lock 112d The administration 50d pick up and stop now. In particular, the line slides 50d over the sliding surface 152d of the tooth 134d , over the top 150d through the opening 136 and in the line holding channel 132 , The opposite section 144 the tab 130d is now located between the line 50d and the oblong surface 70 of the sunken part 68 the lip 56 , The width 138 the opening 136 in the line holding channel 132 can be smaller than the width 168 the line. This contributes to the line 50d in the line holding channel 132 to keep. The variety of wires 50a-g Through a snap sound, it can provide audible and tactile feedback for being aware of the variety of line locks 112a-g was recorded and held by it.

Accordingly, the plurality of line detents 112a-g the multitude of lines 50a-g recorded, holds and is connected. Accordingly, the lower lumbar component 42 the upholstery assembly 36 with the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 connected. The surface facing the wearer 170 the lower lumbar component 42 is therefore the surface facing the pad 110 of the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 facing and is due to this. The variety of line locks 112a-g is with the variety of wires 50a-g connected. In particular, the first line lock 112a the first line 50a picked up and holds this, the second line lock 112b has the second line 50b picked up and holds this, the third line lock 112c has the third lead 50c recorded and holds this, the fourth Leitungsarretierung 112d has the fourth lead 50d picked up and holds this, the fifth line lock 112e has the fifth lead 50e picked up and holds this, the sixth line lock 112f has the sixth lead 50f received and holds, and the seventh line detent 112g has the seventh lead 50g recorded and keeps these. Because the variety of line detents 112a-g near the outer peripheral surface 128 is arranged and spaced and a plurality of lines 50a-g near the outer edge 48 is arranged to the position of the plurality of line detents 112a-g will accommodate a rolling up of the outer edge 48 the pad of the lower lumbar component 42 prevented.

The pad of the lower lumbar component 42 at least partially surrounds the wearer 38 wherein at least a portion of the inwardly facing surface 66 the lip 56 the outer peripheral surface 128 of the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 is facing. By the lower loin section 108 of the carrier 38 partially circled in this way is the lower lumbar component 42 better able to on the carrier 38 and stay connected with it. By the multiplicity of lines 50a-g and the multitude of line locks 112a-g adjacent to the, that is close to the lip 56 be connected, is a rolling up of the outer edge 46 the lower lumbar component 42 less possible.

It should be understood that variations and modifications of the foregoing structure may be made without departing from the concepts of the present invention, and it is further understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by the following claims, insofar as these claims are expressed in their literal language not expressly specify otherwise.

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Claims (15)

Upholstery for a seat assembly of a vehicle comprising: an outer edge; and a plurality of leads arranged to mate with a plurality of latches on a structural support to prevent rolling of the outer edge. Upholstery Claim 1 further comprising: a forward facing surface and a support facing surface opposite the forwardly facing surface; wherein the plurality of leads are accessible for connection from the support facing surface. Upholstery Claim 2 wherein each of the plurality of conduits includes a parallel portion that is parallel to the outer edge. Upholstery Claim 3 , further comprising: a rearwardly extending lip along the outer edge configured to at least partially surround the structural support; wherein the plurality of leads adjoin the lip. Upholstery Claim 4 wherein the lip further comprises an inwardly facing surface; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of conduits generally extend inwardly from the inwardly facing surface. Carrier for a seat assembly of a vehicle comprising: an outer peripheral surface; and a plurality of line detents proximate the outer peripheral surface arranged to receive and retain a plurality of leads positioned on a pad and thereby interconnect the carrier and the pad. Carrier after Claim 6 wherein at least one line lock of the plurality of line locks comprises a rearwardly extending tab comprising an outer surface and an inner surface and a tooth extending inwardly from the inner surface. Carrier after Claim 7 wherein the outer surface of the tab is the outer peripheral surface. Carrier after Claim 8 wherein the tooth comprises a sliding surface and a holding surface; wherein the sliding surface and the holding surface meet at a tip; and wherein the sliding surface and the inner surface of the tab form an obtuse angle to the tip. Carrier after Claim 9 further comprising a rearwardly extending peripheral lip, the outer surface thereof being the outer peripheral surface; wherein the tab is contiguous with the peripheral lip; and wherein the peripheral lip has a first recess adjacent the tab and a second recess adjacent the tab with respect to the first recess on the opposite side of the tab. Seat assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a pad comprising an outer edge and a plurality of conduits; a carrier comprising an outer peripheral surface and a plurality of line detents proximate the outer peripheral surface of the carrier arranged to receive and hold the plurality of conduits; and the plurality of line locks which has received and holds the plurality of leads such that the pad is connected to the carrier; wherein the plurality of conduits and the plurality of line detents are arranged to prevent the outer edge of the pad from rolling up. Seat assembly according to Claim 11 wherein the pad further includes a rearwardly extending lip having an inwardly facing surface; wherein the pad at least partially surrounds the carrier, wherein at least a portion of the inwardly facing surface of the lip faces the outer peripheral surface of the carrier. Seat assembly according to Claim 12 wherein at least a portion of the plurality of conduits includes a parallel portion that is parallel to the outer edge; and wherein at least a portion of the plurality of line detents includes a rearwardly extending tab that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and a tooth extending inwardly from the inner surface; wherein at least a portion of the plurality of leads adjoin the inner surface and the tooth. Seat assembly according to Claim 13 wherein the at least a portion of the plurality of conduits generally extend inwardly from the inwardly facing surface; and wherein the outer surface of the tab is the outer peripheral surface. Seat assembly according to Claim 14 wherein at least one line lock of the plurality of line locks comprises a tab extending away from the outer peripheral surface and then extends generally rearwardly, thereby forming a conduit retaining channel; and wherein at least one line of the plurality of lines is in the line holding channel.

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